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Rising Stars Volume 2: Power (Rising Stars (Image Comics)) (Paperback)

by J. Michael Straczynski (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Top Cow Productions/Image Comics; illustrated edition edition (27 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1582402264
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582402260
  • Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 16.8 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 371,902 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sequel, 4 Jan 2003
Another excellent piece of work from the writer of Babylon 5, "Power" continues the story of the Specials, a group of 113 people born in a town with super powers. Unlike more conventional stories of spandex-clad champions and grizzled veterans, the Rising Stars series has a more 'authentic' feel to it. Real thought has gone into how the world would react to superhuman individuals in their midst.

A number of stories join together to form an arc - there is always a feel that the tale being told is part of a greater whole. There are several moments of drama, incidental humour, and poignant sadness. Although the a majority of the book concentrates on a marvellous story involving a majority of the characters, it is the final short story that I find particularly moving.

I would recommend this to any fan of comic books, or to anyone else wanting a more thoughful look at superheroes.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT ORIGINAL WORK BY JMS, 6 Jun 2004
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Written by JMS of Babylon 5 tv series fame, this is an interesting follow up to volume 1. 113 kids were endowed with special powers during a meteor storm (before Smallville!). Called the Specials, they each manifested unique and amazing abilities. In volume 1, America turned against them when they were shown to be dangerous and keen to overthrow the government. Of course it was all a lie. Now 10 years later, the survivors are keen to find out what happened. JMS manages to keep the plot tight and sharp, and brings in a few loose subplots from volume 1, changing them into important factors in volume 2. He manages to avoid awkward or mawkish dialogue (which sometimes dragged down his scripts on B5). The art is dark and powerful. The first main storyline is concluded, which surprised me - i thought it would take longer. Many comic writers seem unable to resist taking a 3 part story and dragging it out into 12 parts to last a year. JMS has successfully concluded the first major storyline. As a bonus, we get a possible view at what the purpose of their powers are. The 2nd major plot begins in earnest, and leaves you desperate to know what is to follow.
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